Explore the Family Name De Gregory
The meaning of De Gregory
Americanized form of Italian De Gregorio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Gregory in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "De Gregory" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,523rd in terms of the most popular surnames but fell to 51,281st position in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.23%. The number of people identified with this surname also dropped by 5.8% during the same period, from 431 to 406. The proportion per 100k of the population bearing the name "De Gregory" decreased by 12.5% from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #51,281 | -10.23% |
| Count | 431 | 406 | -5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Gregory
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the "De Gregory" surname identify as White. However, their percentage declined slightly, from 91.18% in 2000 to 88.42% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw an increase. The Hispanic portion rose significantly by 88.52%, albeit from a smaller base, from 2.09% to 3.94%, while the Black portion increased modestly by 11.42% from 4.64% to 5.17%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races went from 1.16% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.18% | 88.42% | -3.03% |
| Black | 4.64% | 5.17% | 11.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.94% | 88.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |